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Lynne Doherty

@LynneDoherty_

Resident of Newbury, West Berkshire, Director Social Care @ssafa Armed Forces Charity, Former Leader of Council, Local Gov 💙 Wife & Mother. Views my own.

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Joined October 2012
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Thank you @BAESystemsplc for the wonderful transformation of our Stepping Stone garden from all @SSAFA families who will benefit from this for years to come 🚂🚂🚂
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Privilege to join in the celebration of 15 years of FAB Camps with @FriendsofFAB. A wonderful charity doing such a great job of providing support for bereaved military families.
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SSAFA
@SSAFA18 Jul 2025
🎂 As we celebrate 35 years of supporting the @RoyalAirForce community on base today, @SSAFA is extremely proud to work in partnership with the RAF to deliver personal support and social work to servicemen and women, and their families ▸ ssaf.as/raf

Celebrating 35 Years of RAF Welfare Support

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity has provided confidential support for the Royal Air Force community since 1990.

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I can’t believe @WBerksLibDems are penalising some of the most vulnerable in our society for their incompetence in managing @WestBerkshire budgets. Not often I sign a petition but these centres are a lifeline to many carers. Please sign: megaphone.org.uk/petitions/s… via @megaphoneuk
Save our Centres

Save our Centres

Phoenix, Greenfields, and Hungerford day centres provide invaluable support to some of the most vulnerable adults in society, including adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and...

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SSAFA
@SSAFA9 Jun 2025
📰 Forces Additional Needs & Disability Forum (FANDF) conference sets the scene for #CarersWeek 2025 ▸ ssaf.as/1FM Supported by @SSAFA, FANDF held its first hybrid conference last week at the @VictoryServices Club in London, attracting nearly 150 delegates.
FANDF Committee members. [Photo: SSAFA / Em Fitzgerald.]

ALT FANDF Committee members. [Photo: SSAFA / Em Fitzgerald.]

SSAFA’s Lynne Doherty (facing camera). [Photo: SSAFA / Em Fitzgerald.]

ALT SSAFA’s Lynne Doherty (facing camera). [Photo: SSAFA / Em Fitzgerald.]

Helen Cooper (left) and Dr. Claire Lee. [Photo: SSAFA / Em Fitzgerald.]

ALT Helen Cooper (left) and Dr. Claire Lee. [Photo: SSAFA / Em Fitzgerald.]

Dr. Claire Lee (right) and Helen Cooper. [Photo: SSAFA / Em Fitzgerald.]

ALT Dr. Claire Lee (right) and Helen Cooper. [Photo: SSAFA / Em Fitzgerald.]

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Perfect weekend to be on a @SSAFA Short Break for military families with additional needs and disabilities 🌝 #CalvertTrust #Keswick 🌝
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💡KEEP THE LIGHTS ON IN WEST BERKSHIRE💡 For the second time this month I'm campaigning to keep street lights on. First in Oxfordshire and now in West Berkshire where the council is proposing to switch off street lights from midnight in residential areas. I am concerned about the safety - and confidence - of women and vulnerable members of the public, particularly on a night out. It is not just the risk of crime that may increase but also the fear of crime, as many people cite poor lighting as one of the reasons they can feel unsafe. Sign my petition to oppose West Berkshire council’s plan to turn off your street lights at keepthelightson.uk (link in bio)
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SSAFA
@SSAFA27 Nov 2024
Chris Sherwin, Welfare Officer in @SSAFA's RAF North Team, describes his own experience of being posted far away from his family and how our @RoyalAirForce Personal Support and Social Work Service team is always on hand to chat and offer practical support. ssafa.org.uk/raf

Service Spotlight | Chris Sherwin

SSAFA's Chris Sherwin, Welfare Officer, RAF North Team talks about his own service experience of facing loneliness and isolation.

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SSAFA
@SSAFA12 Nov 2024
For some military personnel, leaving service and returning to civilian life can be tough. Problems once shared as a team, become darker problems alone. At @SSAFA, we seek to reach all our Armed Forces family so they never battle alone. #RequestingBackup ssafa.org.uk/requestingbacku…

Requesting Backup

Help us reach and embrace our Armed Forces family, so they never battle alone.

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This #WorldMenopauseDay pleased to be able to join an awareness session @SSAFA that not only aimed to raise awareness of the impact of the #Menopause but talked about the support we can offer as Employers. #worldmenopauseday2024
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@SSAFA10 Oct 2024
SSAFA is ready to help all servicemen and women, veterans and their families, with mental wellbeing concerns, from anxiety and stress, to loss of a loved one, bereavement support, to physical rehabilitation. Visit ssafa.org.uk/get-help/mental… to learn more. #WorldMentalHealthDay
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@MindCharity10 Oct 2024
It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay 🌍 Take that first step to getting help. Save and share this post and help us make sure there’s no mind left behind. You could also try 👇 @PAPYRUS_Charity Hopeline: 0800 068 4141 Text SHOUT 85258 @GiveUsAShout @samaritans @theCALMzone @TheMixUK
A social media post with a light teal background, sharing mental health support contacts for World Mental Health Day. At the top, there is text in bold blue font that reads, "If you need to chat this World Mental Health Day." Below, the image lists several organizations and their helplines: Mind: Phone number: 0300 102 1234 Open: 9am-6pm weekdays Samaritans: Phone number: 116 123 Available: Always open Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): Phone number: 0800 58 58 58 Open: 5pm-midnight C.A.L.L. (for people in Wales): Phone number: 0800 132 737 Available: Always open The Mix (for people under 25): Text service: Text THEMIX to 85258 Available: Always open At the bottom of the post, there is a reminder to "Share and save this post" accompanied by small icons of a share arrow and a bookmark symbol.

ALT A social media post with a light teal background, sharing mental health support contacts for World Mental Health Day. At the top, there is text in bold blue font that reads, "If you need to chat this World Mental Health Day." Below, the image lists several organizations and their helplines: Mind: Phone number: 0300 102 1234 Open: 9am-6pm weekdays Samaritans: Phone number: 116 123 Available: Always open Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): Phone number: 0800 58 58 58 Open: 5pm-midnight C.A.L.L. (for people in Wales): Phone number: 0800 132 737 Available: Always open The Mix (for people under 25): Text service: Text THEMIX to 85258 Available: Always open At the bottom of the post, there is a reminder to "Share and save this post" accompanied by small icons of a share arrow and a bookmark symbol.

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Great to meet our new recruits and to celebrate the work of all 👏👏👏
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@SSAFA2 Oct 2024
📰 Conference shines a light on SSAFA’s work with the RAF ▸ ssaf.as/1DR The first Service Development Conference for the @RoyalAirForce Personal Support and Social Work Service (RAF PS&SWS) under @SSAFA's new contract was held in Birmingham recently.
Pictured from left: Angela King, Lynne Doherty, and Cathie Johnson.

ALT Pictured from left: Angela King, Lynne Doherty, and Cathie Johnson.

Pictured from left: Paul Moore, Zoe Blythe, Cathie Johnson, and Lynne Doherty.

ALT Pictured from left: Paul Moore, Zoe Blythe, Cathie Johnson, and Lynne Doherty.

Pictured from left: Mikey Coulson, Cathie Johnson, and Lynne Doherty.

ALT Pictured from left: Mikey Coulson, Cathie Johnson, and Lynne Doherty.

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Thanks for sharing a brilliant week to celebrate our dear friends wedding 💖 adios #Sotogrande @GabbyVMarino @tmarino1 @dominicboeck @RossMackinnonWB @somnerr @jostewartdaisy @lizzysheppard12 @AmandaMackinn11
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Samaritans@samaritans10 Sep 2024
Repost to share the reminder this #WorldSuicidePreventionDay 👇 Sometimes the hardest words to say are the most important. By having more open conversations, we give people the chance to express how they feel and get the support they need. It could even save a life. 💚
"Talking about difficult feelings, including suicidal thoughts, doesn’t have to be scary."

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SSAFA
@SSAFA5 Sep 2024
Whatever your rank. Whatever you’re facing. We've got your back. If you or your loved one serves in the @RoyalAirForce, our RAF Personal Support and Social Work Service team will support you through life’s challenges. Find out more at ssafa.org.uk/raf

RAF Personal Support and Social Work Service

Confidential support for the whole RAF community. You can now quickly and easily contact us via WhatsApp or Live Chat.

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Fascinating day learning more about the iconic @rafredarrows. Definitely one of the perks of the job!
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Impressive sight greeting our return to #Portsmouth @HMSQNLZ
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@SSAFA31 Jul 2024
You can now quickly and easily contact @SSAFA's @RoyalAirForce Personal Support & Social Work Service team via WhatsApp or Live Chat. Confidential support for the whole RAF community. Our team will help you manage all of life’s challenges. Learn more at ssafa.org.uk/raf
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Thrilling display by @RedDevilsOnline for #BattleProms encouraging so many lovely generous people to donate to @SSAFA or buy raffle tickets for the opportunity of a tandem skydive! #Volunteering @burghleyhouse
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